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| Potain MDT 389 L16 Powers Construction of new Gaslini Hospital in Genoa  The construction efforts are led by CMB, a trusted Potain partner for over five decades. The project includes eleven floors for diagnostics and intensive care, four for inpatient care, and the renovation of existing pavilions to enhance capacity and service quality. "The initial phase involved demolishing two existing pavilions to make way for the new Padiglione Zero, which will house a significant portion of the hospital's core activities, " explains Andrea Montorio, jobsite Technical Director at CMB. "Next, we will build the new Technological Hub behind the existing buildings. In Phase 2, we will restore the original hospital structure, including seismic upgrades."The MDT 389 L16 was installed with a hook height of 63 meters and a jib length of 65 meters offering a maximum lifting capacity of 16 tons. "Installing the MDT 389 L16 required meticulous logistical planning," says Sabino Riefoli, Potain Key Account Manager. "With 80% of the site occupied by the building under construction, only 20% remains available for operations, including machinery and material storage." Initially, the crane was to be mounted on a ballast-only foundation measuring 10 x 10 meters and 2 meters high. However, thanks to close collaboration between structural engineers and Potain, the crane was successfully installed in a reduced, underground footprint, cutting the original dimensions by half. The MDT 389 L16 joins a Potain MD 125, also owned by CMB, that has been working on-site since February 2025. Additionally, a Potain MDT 178 is scheduled to be installed inside the building as construction progresses. Potain's involvement underscores its commitment to enabling complex, high-impact infrastructure projects in the healthcare sector. write your comments about the article :: © 2025 Construction News :: home page |